To use this site, please disable the ad blocking feature and reload the page.
This website uses cookies to collect information about your visit for purposes such as showing you personalized ads and content, and analyzing our website traffic. By clicking “Accept all,” you will allow the use of these cookies.
Users accessing this site from EEA countries and UK are unable to view this site without your consent. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
REUTERS/Rula Rouhana Asian Champions League – Final – Second Leg – Al Ain v Yokohama F Marinos – Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – May 25, 2024 Yokohama F Marinos coach Harry Kewell reacts
Reuters
17:31 JST, July 16, 2024
Yokohama F Marinos have fired manager Harry Kewell after less than seven months in the role, the Japanese club said on Tuesday.
The former Liverpool winger’s departure comes less than two months after Yokohama lost to Al Ain in the Asian Champions League final.
The 45-year-old, who had limited managerial experience prior to taking the job, was appointed in late December to replace Kevin Muscat and was the third consecutive Australian in the post.
Predecessors Ange Postecoglou and Muscat led Marinos to the J.League title in 2019 and 2022 but the club’s form under Kewell has been inconsistent and they are currently 12th, 20 points adrift of leaders Machida Zelvia.
Their 4-1 win over Kashima Antlers on Sunday came on the heels of four straight league losses.
Kewell will be replaced on an interim basis by John Hutchinson, who has worked as the club’s head coach since the turn of the year.
