LIVERPOOL -- Jurgen Klopp believes some of the credit for his unbeaten start as Liverpool boss should go to Brendan Rodgers.

Klopp is unbeaten in six matches as manager at Anfield, and says that is thanks in part to the "solid base" that his predecessor put down.

Rodgers was sacked on Oct. 4 as the Reds lay 10th in the Premier League, with Klopp appointed as his successor four days later, signing a three-year contract.

The former Borussia Dortmund manager drew his first three games in charge, but has followed that up with three successive victories, including a 3-1 Premier League win at champions Chelsea last Saturday.

Klopp's team also took a significant step towards reaching the Europa League last 32 by beating Rubin Kazan 1-0 in Russia on Thursday.

He is looking to follow that up with a fourth successive victory on Sunday when Crystal Palace visit Anfield in the Premier League.

The new manager insists that he has only had to "turn the small screws" -- or make minor adjustments -- in order to improve the team's form.