Real Sociedad defender Nacho Monreal was delighted for former Arsenal team-mates Rob Holding and Hector Bellerin following their return to first team action.

The duo made their long-awaited returns on Tuesday night in the 5-0 win against Nottingham Forest as the Gunners sealed their passage in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

Monreal praised the duo on social media earlier today as he said: "So happy for Hector Bellerin and Rob Holding.

"It has been a long way but with patience, sacrifice and a lot of work you are back again. Good people deserve the best and you are two of them."

So happy for @hectorbellerin and @rholding95 . It has been a long way but with patience, sacrifice and a lot of work you are back again.
Good people deserve the best and you are two of them @arsenal
Feliz por… https://t.co/cAaqabLDTE — Nacho Monreal (@_nachomonreal) September 25, 2019