Ngog is still dogged by the 'diving' allegation which has followed him since the penalty awarded against Birmingham at Anfield last month.
The Frenchman, who led the line for Liverpool against the Italians in Wednesday’s dead rubber, said: "I know criticism is part of football, but it was unfair because I am not that kind of player.
"I just tried to jump him and not to be touched. It happened so fast and I didn't think of getting a penalty.
"But I don't really think about that now. I just try to stay in a positive frame of mind to improve my game.
"I am enjoying my football here, I have been given my chance to show what I can do and I will always do that when an opportunity comes along again.
"All I can do is to continue to work hard and do my best for the team when I do get selected."
Wednesday’s match has no relevance to Liverpool, who have already bowed out of the competition and are destined for the Europa League.
However, 20-year-old Ngog is confident Liverpool have the quality to return to the Champions League next season as he prepares for one more chance to impress as Fernando Torres' stand-in.
Ngog said: "I know Fernando is one of the best in the world and just watching him is a great example for me. He's also given me lots of advice and been a big help.
"But the one I really looked up to as a youngster was (Thierry) Henry, because he's French. He is the best in the world, especially when he won the 1998 World Cup.
"We (Liverpool) are a Champions League team, we all believe that. It is the club's status. Now we must all keep going, improving and make sure we do well enough in the Premier League to qualify for next season.
"We know we have the quality, and we are confident. We aim to show from now on that we should be in the Champions League."
The Frenchman, who led the line for Liverpool against the Italians in Wednesday’s dead rubber, said: "I know criticism is part of football, but it was unfair because I am not that kind of player.
"I just tried to jump him and not to be touched. It happened so fast and I didn't think of getting a penalty.
"But I don't really think about that now. I just try to stay in a positive frame of mind to improve my game.
"I am enjoying my football here, I have been given my chance to show what I can do and I will always do that when an opportunity comes along again.
"All I can do is to continue to work hard and do my best for the team when I do get selected."
Wednesday’s match has no relevance to Liverpool, who have already bowed out of the competition and are destined for the Europa League.
However, 20-year-old Ngog is confident Liverpool have the quality to return to the Champions League next season as he prepares for one more chance to impress as Fernando Torres' stand-in.
Ngog said: "I know Fernando is one of the best in the world and just watching him is a great example for me. He's also given me lots of advice and been a big help.
"But the one I really looked up to as a youngster was (Thierry) Henry, because he's French. He is the best in the world, especially when he won the 1998 World Cup.
"We (Liverpool) are a Champions League team, we all believe that. It is the club's status. Now we must all keep going, improving and make sure we do well enough in the Premier League to qualify for next season.
"We know we have the quality, and we are confident. We aim to show from now on that we should be in the Champions League."
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