Former Slovenia captain Aleš Čeh and forward Jan Mlakar reflect on coaching and domestic football
Former Slovenian national team figures Aleš Čeh and Jan Mlakar discussed their career paths, domestic club loyalties, and the upcoming Eternal Derby between Maribor and Olimpija.
Former Slovenian national football team captain Aleš Čeh has reflected on his coaching career, which included over a decade as assistant to Srečko Katanec and seven years working in Asia. Čeh expressed enduring affection for both Olimpija Ljubljana and Grazer AK, alongside respect for NK Maribor.
Concurrently, 27-year-old forward Jan Mlakar discussed his third return to NK Maribor. Addressing the upcoming Eternal Derby, Mlakar stated he was never close to joining his hometown club Olimpija Ljubljana. He noted that although Olimpija is currently facing difficulties, derby matches offer struggling teams a chance to regain momentum. Mlakar also reaffirmed his confidence in former Maribor figures Zlatko Zahovič and Darko Milanič.
Sources: Delo, Siol.net
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