Manager Pep Guardiola is absent because of "a personal matter" and will return to Manchester today.
Jeremy Doku has a calf injury that is "similar to the last one" he sustained and it will "take time" to heal but they are hopeful the time frame will not be significant.
Ruben Dias will not travel with the squad after his home was targeted by burglars on Wednesday. Lijnders said he is being "supported" by the club and will return to team training Monday.
On opponents Tottenham: "Thomas Frank sets them up in a really clear way. They can link inside to attack through the inside, they can play balls in behind. They are quite fluid on the outside, high-pressing and man-marking team. We are really looking forward to this game."
He said they are not focusing on Arsenal's results and just on "the next game" as "you have to win your own games".
More on the title race: "You have to put pressure and chase, they have to feel us. We have to make sure we go for the maximum points. We know we cannot lose many more games. Try to push not only our points but the race."
On Erling Haaland's finish against Galatasaray: "His mentality sets him apart. For a striker it is always about the next ball and moment. We all know his quality. It is for him to keep believing that it comes. It was pure quality. We need him in good spirits like all our front players. It's only when you're laughing and smiling that you can score these goals."
He said Oscar Bobb's transfer to Fulham is "a big compliment for our academy as it's another player making a big step and who has real Premier League quality."
On whether their transfer activity for this window is completed: "I think we did excellent business. Added strength. If you can find players who can improve your first 11 then it's good business. I feel we succeeded."