"I was at a point where I couldn't allow myself to play so few games," said Garcia.
"I thought to myself 'I am at home, at my club, scoring goals in the pre-season and yet still I am not starting. The decision was taken quite quickly with the arrival of Giuly.
"I don't know whether it was the atmosphere or what but I felt I would have to spend more time on the subsitutes bench even though, of course, I would have had my chances with 60 games a season.
"Rijkaard told me that he counted on me but Giuly was a big signing and I did not want to go into the reserves or be on the bench.
"I hope Liverpool win the Champions League and Barcelona win La Liga," he added. "It is a bit easier for them but I would like this to happen.
"I am doing well here- I wouldn't say I was over the moon but I am very happy. I have practically played all the games and I have the confidence of the coach.
"Rijkaard showed confidence in me but with Rafael Benitez it is a little different as he already knew me. He knows my capabilites.
"I arrived at Liverpool with Spanish players and a Spanish coach and I have had a lot of support from Morientes. I was okay at Barcelona and to leave was painful, but I have moved before."