Welbeck matched him physically and speed wise because hes young and not 35. Drogba also said a few years ago Yaya's performance at CB was the best he faced. Clearly in Drogba's mind if you can match him physically and tussle while coming away with the ball cleanly, he will praise you. He hasnt been flawless. Its the kind of thing people were saying about Hummels at Euro 2012 until Germany Italy happened. Its basically setting up players to fail, the minute a mistake the player makes is actually capitalized on you get people saying the opposite. For all intents and purposes he should have been sent off against United for a last man foul against Evra but nothing was called. Because it wasn't called in that game doesn't mean he didn't commit an error. Luckily he has a good head on his shoulders and admits his mistakes after games, like against Georgia. That attitude to keep on improving and learning despite all the smoke people are trying to blow up his behind is what separates him from most young talents.
