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

Former Slovenian national team captain Aleš Čeh and forward Jan Mlakar have shared insights into their playing careers and the state of Slovenian football. Čeh, who served over a decade as an assistant to coach Srečko Katanec—including seven years working in Asia—highlighted his enduring connections to Olimpija Ljubljana, Austrian side Grazer AK, and his respect for rival club NK Maribor.

Simultaneously, 27-year-old forward Jan Mlakar has returned to NK Maribor for his third stint at the club, seeking his first league title at Ljudski vrt. Expressing trust in team leaders Zlatko Zahovič and Darko Milanič, Mlakar remarked that despite current turmoil surrounding rivals Olimpija, the Ljubljana club remains a formidable adversary in upcoming derby fixtures.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net