Arsenal have not won the competition since beating Wednesday in the League Cup final in 1993, and Wenger has regularly used it as a means of giving players game time.
"We want the players who come in to the team to show they are able to make the squad successful, and do absolutely everything to help us win," he said.
"That's the job of a footballer. When you get the chance, you have to be ready."
Wenger said backup keeper David Ospina remains unavailable, so Petr Cech will remain in goal.
Arsenal will also be without Mikel Arteta, Aaron Ramsey, Jack Wilshere, Danny Welbeck and Tomas Rosicky, but Per Mertesacker is available again after illness.
"I like Joel Campbell very much for two reasons," Wenger said. "One is that he has outstanding individual quality, but he is also a team player. He works very hard for the team.
"I'm convinced he will get a chance here and that he will take it. He has another opportunity against Sheffield Wednesday and I'm hopeful that he will show that he has the quality to play for Arsenal.
"When you get the chance, you have to be ready. To be ready, you have to prepare. I must say that Joel Campbell and Calum Chambers are two players who do absolutely everything right.
"They are prepared, the preparation they have created will give them the confidence against Sheffield Wednesday and I'm confident they will play well."
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