Jubilo Iwata, the bottom team in soccer J1, have dismissed their manager, Akira Ito, who has been in charge since this season.
This was announced by Jubilo on the 14th.
Director Ito is 49 years old from Saitama Prefecture.
After playing for Kawasaki Frontale and Omiya Ardija, he became a coach, and after being evaluated as the manager of Ventforet Kofu last season, he was appointed manager of Jubilo this season.
However, they were unable to accumulate victories and were involved in a battle for relegation from the beginning, and in the match against Urawa Red Diamonds held at home on the 13th, they were defeated 0-6. It was at the bottom of the middle.
Coach Ito commented through the club, "It's a pity that we can't fight until the end of the season. I believe that we will remain in J1 this year, and after next year, we will regain a strong Jubilo and become a team that fights for the championship." I'm here.
Jubilo has nine games left in the league, and a replacement manager will be announced as soon as it is decided.
Jubilo also dismissed Hideto Suzuki, head of the top team management department, who was in charge of strengthening the team.