Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: 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?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(assists) FROM table_name_21 WHERE position = "striker" AND goals < 4 AND player = "edmundo rodriguez" AND minutes < 473