FPL GW8 Best Wildcard Team: Is going big at the back viable?

Antonio Rüdiger of Chelsea and Kyle Walker of Manchester City (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
Antonio Rüdiger of Chelsea and Kyle Walker of Manchester City (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
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With many FPL managers activating their wildcards this week over the October international break, I will be compiling the best full wildcard team for GW8.

Ensuring a balance between template picks and differentials is key to boost yourself up the FPL rankings — and that is a key component I will be adhering to when selecting my ideal wildcard team.

This wildcard draft will be in a 4-3-3 formation, as I believe there is great value in the Manchester City and Chelsea defence. We will also be operating with a strong bench to allow for optimal rotation over the upcoming period of fixture congestion. Let’s begin.