Slovenian football figures Čeh and Mlakar reflect on domestic developments

Prominent Slovenian football figures Aleš Čeh and Jan Mlakar have shared insights regarding their career trajectories and the current state of domestic club football.

Aleš Čeh, the former captain of Slovenia's national team during its golden generation under head coach Srečko Katanec, reflected on his transition into coaching. Čeh spent over a decade working alongside Katanec, including a seven-year stint in Asia, following a playing career with clubs such as Olimpija, GAK, and Maribor.

Separately, 27-year-old striker Jan Mlakar addressed his third return to Maribor. Despite being born in Ljubljana, Mlakar clarified that he was never close to joining hometown rival Olimpija. Commenting on the upcoming derby, Mlakar noted that Olimpija is currently navigating a challenging period, though he emphasized that domestic derbies remain unpredictable.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net