Paris Saint-Germain's attacking midfielder Pastore also misses out due to a torn right calf muscle.
Meanwhile, Mancini has denied making an offer for Palermo’s Argentina midfielder Javier Pastore last month.
Kevin Gameiro had a shot punched clear after only four minutes, while midway through the first half Pastore had a shot deflected off the post.
Villas-Boas has seen two bids for Luka Modric rejected by Tottenham Hotspur and is still believed to be in the hunt for Palermo Argentinean star Javier Pastore .
