Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin has been speaking to the media as his side prepare to visit Hibernian on Sunday.

Here are the key points from his press conference:

• Goodwin says Hibs possess “real quality” and his side must be cautious ahead of the “difficult game”.

• He feels United are “two or three points short” of where they want to be after a couple of disappointing results.

• Goodwin says the performance in the 2-1 midweek home defeat by Motherwell was “very good” but let down by the manner of the goals conceded.

• He says “one or two players” are nearing a return but makes no guarantees on their inclusion on Sunday as they are “quite serious” injuries.

• The November international break “might be a positive” for United given their injury situation.

• He praised Ryan Strain’s efforts to get back on the pitch following injury, while admitting the defender is “nowhere near” fit enough to play a full 90 minutes.

• Craig Sibbald is expected to be out until at least January.