diff --git a/redis/server.hh b/redis/server.hh
index 1f31fe54ad..88e2d50afe 100644
--- a/redis/server.hh
+++ b/redis/server.hh
@@ -87,7 +87,6 @@ public:
     using response_type = result;
 
 private:
-    friend class connection;
     class connection : public boost::intrusive::list_base_hook<> {
         redis_server& _server;
         socket_address _server_addr;