diff --git a/backend/app/main.py b/backend/app/main.py
index 16d9d49..1d80019 100644
--- a/backend/app/main.py
+++ b/backend/app/main.py
@@ -87,7 +87,6 @@ async def lifespan(app: FastAPI):
     await preheat_all_caches()
 
     # Start Scheduler (use Redis lock to ensure only one instance runs across multiple workers)
-    from app.services.cache import redis_cache
     import asyncio
 
     scheduler_lock_key = "scheduler:lock"