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Hleb admits backward step

08 Sep 2009 - 09:27:59

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Alex Hleb claims that his move to Stuttgart from Barcelona is a backward step in his career.

The Belarus international has joined the Bundesliga side on a season-long loan after struggling to break into the first team at the Spanish club during his debut season in La Liga.

"It's true that I have taken a step back in my career, but sometimes it's necessary to take one step back to take two steps forward. Let's see how the season goes," explained the former Arsenal midfielder.

"It was hard to resign myself to not getting game time, but if the team wins every game, how can you complain to the coach?"

Hleb spent five years with Stuttgart before joining Arsenal in 2005.