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

Former Slovenian national team captain Aleš Čeh and striker Jan Mlakar have provided updates on their respective football careers and views on domestic competition. Čeh, who transitioned to coaching following his playing career, spent more than a decade assisting manager Srečko Katanec, including a seven-year spell working in Asia. Despite his ties to Olimpija Ljubljana and Grazer AK, Čeh expressed enduring respect for NK Maribor.

Simultaneously, 27-year-old forward Jan Mlakar has rejoined NK Maribor for a third tenure, targeting his first league title with the club. Mlakar voiced continued confidence in Maribor's management while dismissing previous rumors regarding a potential move to hometown rival Olimpija Ljubljana.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net