diff --git a/src/backup.py b/src/backup.py
index 5643dc3..a473050 100644
--- a/src/backup.py
+++ b/src/backup.py
@@ -142,7 +142,7 @@ def get_cluster_storage(self):
         return self.get_cluster_storage(name)
 
     def target_resolver(self):
-        return self._handler = TargetResolver(get_backup_config(), get_cluster_storage())
+        return TargetResolver(get_backup_config(), get_cluster_storage())
 
 
 k = Kentledge()