Slovenian football figures Čeh and Mlakar reflect on careers and domestic derby

Former Slovenian national team captain Aleš Čeh and forward Jan Mlakar have shared perspectives on their footballing careers and domestic league developments.

Čeh, who captained Slovenia during manager Srečko Katanec's tenure and spent over a decade as his assistant coach, discussed his coaching path, which included seven years working in Asia. The former midfielder reaffirmed his affection for former clubs Olimpija Ljubljana and Grazer AK while noting his ongoing respect for NK Maribor.

Concurrently, Ljubljana-born striker Jan Mlakar discussed his third stint with Maribor. Expressing confidence in the club's management, Mlakar dismissed past transfer rumors linking him to rival clubs. Looking ahead to the upcoming derby match against Olimpija, Mlakar observed that while Olimpija faces internal challenges, regional derby matches remain inherently unpredictable.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net