The centre back pairing had a rough go of it, giving up five goals to the champions, with Balbuena significantly outclassed.

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Right away, Balbuena lost his starting spot to Ogbonna.Balbuena did not appear in a Premier League match for over two months, as a few poor results motivated Pellegrini to give his fellow South American another chance. {"LatestSeasonalStatsList":[{"HomeTeamName":"West Ham United","AwayTeamName":"Manchester City","MatchDate":"Saturday 10 August 11:30","MatchCenterPath":"\/node\/399881","StatsValueUL":5,"StatsValueUR":4,"StatsValueLL":0,"StatsValueLR":0},{"HomeTeamName":"Brighton and Hove Albion","AwayTeamName":"West Ham United","MatchDate":"Saturday 17 August 14:00","MatchCenterPath":"\/node\/399886","StatsValueUL":0,"StatsValueUR":0,"StatsValueLL":0,"StatsValueLR":0},{"HomeTeamName":"Watford","AwayTeamName":"West Ham United","MatchDate":"Saturday 24 August 14:00","MatchCenterPath":"\/node\/399891","StatsValueUL":0,"StatsValueUR":0,"StatsValueLL":0,"StatsValueLR":0},{"HomeTeamName":"West Ham United","AwayTeamName":"Norwich City","MatchDate":"Saturday 31 August 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A powerful centre-back with an eye for goal, Balbuena previously enjoyed success in Brazil and his home nation of Paraguay, winning individual accolades and league titles in both countries. LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Fabián Balbuena of West Ham United looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and West Ham United at Selhurst Park on December 26, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.

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