The addition of Semenyo, who boasts 10 goals and three assists in the Premier League in 2025/26, to a bevvy of front line options including Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki and Jeremy Doku will send a warning message to the Cityzens' rivals.
Guardiola's side have faltered in the league of late however, with three consecutive draws leaving them six points behind Arsenal in top spot. Lijnders, however, believes this group of players has the creativity and experience to produce a turnaround.
He said: "The last three games we wanted, of course, we created the chances to score more goals and to win the game. That would have already created a different position in the league.
"But overall, I think we have a really special group. The amount of experienced players who take lead of the team, the way they guide all the others, the way new players are settling in and the energy. I'm not only talking about the games, but especially training. In the training centre it's special and we are on our way."