Yet despite the gloom that has descended over Merseyside in recent times, Liverpool's captain fantastic knows only too well that he could still proudly lift two cups and celebrate a place in the Champions League come May.
Gerrard said: "It would be terrible if we let the good work of the previous rounds go to waste now.
"We were very professional against Yeovil and played well against Newcastle. It's at that stage in the cup where you don't want to get so far and then go out.
"We've got a run of games now which we should win. We also owe Portsmouth a bit.
"Our game down there was probably one of our worst of the season. We were missing a few players, but those who did play, myself included, didn't perform.
"We've a great opportunity to put that right. Things are different now. We've something to build on.
"We're in a Champions League spot, have two cups to go for and everyone's fit - a lot to be positive about."