Australian manager Kevin Muscat said it felt “a little bit surreal” after leading Yokohama F Marinos to the J-League title in Japan on Saturday after a nervy end to the season.

Marinos lifted the trophy after a 3-1 win away to Vissel Kobe on the final day, clinching the title two points ahead of defending champions Kawasaki Frontale, who beat FC Tokyo 3-2.

Muscat follows in the footsteps of current Celtic manager and Australian compatriot Ange Postecoglou, who led Marinos to the title in 2019.

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