Former Slovenian captain Čeh and striker Mlakar evaluate domestic football landscape

Former Slovenia national team captain Aleš Čeh and forward Jan Mlakar have provided updates on their respective careers and offered assessments of Slovenian domestic football.

Čeh, who previously served as an assistant coach under Srečko Katanec for over a decade—including a seven-year stint in Asia—reaffirmed his strong ties to Olimpija Ljubljana and Austrian club Grazer AK, while expressing respect for rival side NK Maribor.

Meanwhile, 27-year-old striker Mlakar addressed his third stint with NK Maribor. Commenting on the competitive balance in the PrvaLiga, Mlakar noted that rival club Olimpija Ljubljana is currently navigating a period of crisis. However, he emphasized that upcoming derby matches remain volatile, as struggling teams can leverage high-profile fixtures to reset their performance trajectory.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net