Yokohama F. Marinos fire Steve Holland as loss sends club to relegation zone

Steve Holland, the former England assistant coach, was unexpectedly fired by Yokohama F. Marinos just before their upcoming match against Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr in the Asian Champions League. Despite leading the team to a 3-2 loss on Wednesday, which dropped them into the relegation zone and their J. League position to 19th, he was removed as coach. Patrick Kisnorbo, his former assistant at Melbourne Victory, has been appointed interim manager. Yokohama will face Urawa Red Diamonds in the next league match but aims to rebound against Al-Nassr in the continental competition after last year's loss to Al-Ain.