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

Former Slovenian national team captain Aleš Čeh and striker Jan Mlakar have shared perspectives on their careers and the current landscape of Slovenian football. Čeh, who captained Slovenia during its historic international qualifications, discussed his transition to coaching. He spent over a decade as an assistant to manager Srečko Katanec, a role that included seven years coaching in Asia, while maintaining strong ties to former clubs Olimpija Ljubljana and Grazer AK alongside respect for NK Maribor.

Concurrently, 27-year-old forward Jan Mlakar detailed his third spell with NK Maribor. Expressing confidence in club leadership figures Zlatko Zahović and Darko Milanič, Mlakar reflected on the competitive dynamics of the PrvaLiga. He observed that while rival team Olimpija Ljubljana is experiencing a difficult spell, derby matches provide struggling clubs with a valuable chance to regain momentum.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net