Slovenian football figures Čeh and Mlakar reflect on domestic landscape

Slovenian football figures Aleš Čeh and Jan Mlakar have shared insights on their careers and the domestic league landscape in recent interviews.

Former national team captain Aleš Čeh outlined his post-playing career, which included over a decade as an assistant coach to Srečko Katanec and seven years working in Asia. Čeh highlighted his deep connections to Olimpija Ljubljana and Austrian side Grazer AK while maintaining respect for rival NK Maribor.

Separately, 27-year-old forward Jan Mlakar discussed his third return to Maribor, expressing confidence in the club's leadership under Zlatko Zahovič and Darko Milanič. Ahead of the upcoming derby against Olimpija, the Ljubljana native noted that although Olimpija is currently facing internal struggles, derby matches remain unpredictable and give struggling sides an opportunity to turn their momentum around.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net