diff --git a/tasks/preflight.yml b/tasks/preflight.yml
index e698986..bc9cf75 100644
--- a/tasks/preflight.yml
+++ b/tasks/preflight.yml
@@ -2,7 +2,6 @@
 - name: Install dependent Python Packages
   ansible.builtin.pip:
     name: "{{ borg_dependent_python_packages }}"
-    virtualenv: /opt/borgmatic
   when: borg_dependent_python_packages is defined
 
 - name: Install main Python Packages