diff --git a/osu.Game/Screens/Play/Player.cs b/osu.Game/Screens/Play/Player.cs
index 38e3fcd38d..9988bbcd93 100644
--- a/osu.Game/Screens/Play/Player.cs
+++ b/osu.Game/Screens/Play/Player.cs
@@ -1172,6 +1172,8 @@ namespace osu.Game.Screens.Play
 
         public override void OnSuspending(ScreenTransitionEvent e)
         {
+            Debug.Assert(!ValidForResume);
+
             screenSuspension?.RemoveAndDisposeImmediately();
 
             // If these are not disposed, audio volume dimming can get stuck.