I seen a lot of huffing & puffing yesterday, but Kyogo was the difference, you didn't test the goalkeeper that much in fact Hibs with Nesbit putting Starfelt on his arse and Hart saving, then them hitting the crossbar right at the end probably had the 2 best chances.
And yeah, you have a couple of players out, but while you continue this type of intensity you will continue to lose them, case in point Turnbull yesterday.
Im not having a pop, think everyone can see you've improved, you have a gem or 2 in Kyogo & Jota (from the little I've seen), & it sounds like you are signing half the J League in January, so yeah, it's going to be an intriguing contest on Jan 2nd and then for the run in coming up.