diff --git a/sanic/app.py b/sanic/app.py
index 028ae4d5..6552a8e2 100644
--- a/sanic/app.py
+++ b/sanic/app.py
@@ -527,7 +527,6 @@ class Sanic:
 
         self.error_handler.debug = debug
         self.debug = debug
-        loop = self.loop
 
         server_settings = {
             'protocol': protocol,