Slovenian football figures Aleš Čeh and Jan Mlakar reflect on domestic league dynamics

Former Slovenian national team captain Aleš Čeh and striker Jan Mlakar have reflected on their career pathways and the current dynamics within domestic football.

Čeh, who spent over a decade as an assistant coach to Srečko Katanec—including a seven-year tenure in Asia—highlighted his ongoing affinity for Olimpija Ljubljana and Grazer AK, while emphasizing his respect for rival club NK Maribor.

Concurrently, 27-year-old Ljubljana-born forward Mlakar has returned to Maribor for a third stint in pursuit of a domestic league title. Addressing Olimpija's recent difficulties, Mlakar observed that past form carries little weight in rivalry fixtures, remarking that "in a derby they can only gain." He also expressed confidence in Maribor's club leadership.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net