Rúben Amorim yet to be granted visa despite starting Manchester United job on Monday

The 39-year-old will travel to the club on Monday to begin his tenure but it is unclear what duties Amorim can undertake until this occurs.

Sporting's head coach Ruben Amorim watches from the touchline. Pic:AP Photo/Luis Vieira.

Rúben Amorim is yet to be granted a visa despite starting his first official day as Manchester United’s head coach on Monday and will not be able to take an opening training session.

The 39-year-old Portuguese will travel to the club on Monday to begin his tenure but, while United expect the visa to be granted soon, it is unclear what duties Amorim can undertake until this occurs.