Slovenian football figures reflect on careers ahead of Maribor and Olimpija derby

Former Slovenian national team players Aleš Čeh and Jan Mlakar have reflected on their footballing careers and the upcoming derby between NK Maribor and Olimpija Ljubljana.

Čeh, who captained Slovenia during manager Srečko Katanec's tenure, discussed his transition into coaching. He served as Katanec's assistant for over a decade, spending seven years coaching in Asia. Despite his affinity for Olimpija and Austrian side GAK, Čeh expressed enduring respect for Maribor.

Meanwhile, forward Jan Mlakar has returned to Maribor for a third tenure. Commenting on the upcoming fixture, Mlakar noted that although Olimpija is experiencing an internal crisis, struggling rivals remain unpredictable in derby matches.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net