Manchester United's signing of Raphael Varane this summer was expected to make Harry Maguire look better in defence.
The reality has been quite different. The signing of Varane has highlighted Maguire's shortcomings instead. Varane has been outstanding when he's been available this season. The Frenchman exudes quality on the ball and he's the signing in central defence that United have desperately needed. He's everything that United thought they were getting with Maguire.
Maguire was exceptional at the European Championship in the summer, but the same player that performed for England in the tournament didn't return to Carrington for pre-season. Maguire has looked devoid of confidence and he's currently enduring the worst season of his career. While there was the promise of a return to form against West Ham, Maguire couldn't build on that.
