Slovenian football veterans reflect on career milestones ahead of eternal derby

Former national team captain Aleš Čeh and Maribor striker Jan Mlakar have shared perspectives on their careers and domestic rivalries ahead of the match between Olimpija Ljubljana and Maribor.

Čeh reflected on his transition into coaching, having spent over ten years as an assistant to Srečko Katanec across Europe and Asia. He reiterated his long-standing affection for Olimpija while expressing strong respect for Maribor. Meanwhile, Ljubljana-born Mlakar discussed his third spell at Maribor. Mlakar noted that although rivals Olimpija are experiencing organizational challenges, high-stakes derby matches offer struggling teams a crucial opportunity to revitalize their season.

Sources: Delo, Siol.net