diff --git a/cogs/players.py b/cogs/players.py
index 3291d7e..11fa4aa 100644
--- a/cogs/players.py
+++ b/cogs/players.py
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ class PlayersCog(commands.Cog):
 
         # This connection method is called when the player respawns
         if player.is_dead:
-            await player.is_dead = False  # player must be alive if fully connected
+            player.is_dead = False  # player must be alive if fully connected
             await player.save()
             return