Aleš Čeh and Jan Mlakar reflect on coaching paths and Slovenian football derby

Former Slovenian national football team captain Aleš Čeh and forward Jan Mlakar have reflected on their career trajectories and the current state of Slovenian football.

Čeh, who captained the national side during manager Srečko Katanec's tenure and subsequently served as his assistant coach for over a decade, outlined his coaching career, which included seven years in Asia. While maintaining strong connections to Olimpija Ljubljana and Grazer AK, Čeh voiced continued respect for Maribor.

Concurrently, Ljubljana-born striker Mlakar discussed his third spell at Maribor, reaffirming his commitment to the club's leadership. Commenting on the upcoming rivalry match against Olimpija, Mlakar stated that despite Olimpija's recent operational struggles, derby fixtures remain inherently unpredictable.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net