diff --git a/.github/workflows/build.yml b/.github/workflows/build.yml
index c5da1ceb8..47a8f675c 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build.yml
@@ -32,5 +32,5 @@ jobs:
     - name: Build docker image
       run: |
         cd docker
-        make
+        make SUBMODULES_INIT=false