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Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino has challenged Neymar to improve his goal tally in the continued absence of Lionel Messi. The Brazilian has managed just five goals in 20 competitive appearances for the Blaugrana since his �57 million move from Santos during the summer, though he has notched nine assists. With Messi still sidelined with a hamstring problem, Martino has called on Neymar to step up his strike rate despite his all-round contribution to the side - although he acknowledges the Brazilian is unlikely to match his team-mate's scoring record.