Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_21 (assists VARCHAR, minutes VARCHAR, player VARCHAR, position VARCHAR, goals VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the total number of assists when Edmundo Rodriguez is playing the position of striker, less than 4 goals were scored, and the minutes were less than 473?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(assists) FROM table_name_21 WHERE position = "striker" AND goals < 4 AND player = "edmundo rodriguez" AND minutes < 473